{Glamped Up!}

Glampin Monologues!!

Well granted, we did not real deal camp.....there was an RV involved, so....I guess most would call that cheating. That is totally fine.  We had a fun eventful weekend at Puddingstone Lake, glamping it up...the most productive I've been in awhile...aaand....the kicker....I was crafting out with mother nature!!! It was a task running from bees and trying to find smacked spiders, steering clear of skunks, spraying bug repellent, lighting citronella candles, adjusting easy up to block sun in the day and crafting with the assistance of flood lights....you get the picture..

Here are a few of my favorite pics in this pic collage and below that my ultimate favorite...which I would say was my ultimate favorite photo bomb pic!

                           And.....that was the best photo bomb pic that I have ever done. This should go up on the hall of fame! Sorry JoJo Bug!  

Below are the layouts that was able to complete. I think I did a total of 12? I  think? Some I cannot quite post yet due to being on a design team. =) You will see them over time. 

 

   A few cards I made...I am by far a card maker, but I had scraps and I thought I would use....not only that....I really am not feeling the prices of greeting cards. At the beginning of the year, I told myself that I was not buying any cards this year........I lied to myself. BUT...I would love to get to that point.

It is so important to get together with your girlfriends and just hang out! If its not scrapbooking find whatever it is you love....and enjoy! Enjoy life, tomorrow is never promised! From what I understand, we will definitely do it again, maybe real deal camping!

Thanks for visiting!

So Much to Post It Scares Me!

It's so funny how time flys!

I have SO much to share and talk about but get overwhelmed just thinking about it!
Lets see....just off top...I have the following:

- The epic National Scrapbook Weekend Retreat that went down
- My 10 Year Anniversary for my scrapbook group, "WhoGivesAScrap!?"
-Bre's Limo Ride for her Read-A-Thon Fundraiser Success
- So much more...I guess in time...
Until then...here are some of my this weeks funny's from Pinterest!









Hope these funnies allowed you to chuckle...I crack up each time I read them!

It's Hump Day! 2 more days to go! Whoop! Whoop!

Until next time!

Happy New Years!!!

Happy New Year Peeps! I usually do a recap of my year in pics, but I failed to keep my pics organized! Anywho...I am posting on a few things I have done while off work for a mini vacation, bringing 2012 to a close and open new doors to a new year!

I ran across this prayer that I simply loved...and wanted to share with you. This prayer is awesome...if you need to print it out and read it daily until you memorize it...then do so. Post it at work, near your monitor, in your locker, in your purse, in your glove compartment...anywhere where its in close reach..I aim to be a better prayer warrior this year...

 Well on to some fun stuff...I did some 1st bringing in the New Year...it wasn't as bad as I thought...being that my baby girl was gone for 9 days come tomorrow. However, she will be back! She's been gone since Christmas and I can't wait to see her play with all of her new goods she got from Santa! *wink wink*

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my friends for trying to keep me busy and keep my mind occupied while Bre was gone. My sista from another mista declared that we were going Ice Skating at the Mission Inn in Riverside on New Years...ok! Sure why not! So her BFF came and I invited my sister Kiesha and my nephew Jalen to come along. We really had a blast...NO ONE fell..no one! I was scuuurd though, I am not even gonna lie! I might have spent most the time in the rail...but its all good! Here are a few photos that captured my day.. 

Me & Keisha...

Me tryna pose on the ice, simultaneously trying to hold my balance! LOL!

Me and my sista from anotha mista...Miss Alondra Ladison...havin a great time!

Me and my nephew Jalen...he was all smiles!

IT's ONLY A POSE...lol..I promise I was not fallin for real...I said no one fell...trust me...!

Okay...now back tracking a bit...my sister usually asks us what we want for Christmas and I really couldn't figure out what I wanted and then it came to me! Go ahead and get me that Hip Hop Dance Experience! So I decided to play it today...played that thing solo for about 1 1/2 hours...got down with Snoop, Ciara, Chris Brown, Drake, Lil Wayne, Amerie, and so many more...it was fun but I bet funner with more people! So yeah I have had a nice work out today! Thanks SIS!

Okay...another 1st I accomplished...was going to the movies on Christmas Day. Since Bre left, my friends were quick to get me out of the house...so we went to see DJango Unchained. I liked the movie...there has been many different opinions. I am not too much Tarentino, I know he has crazy movies, but hey...I enjoyed it...it was hard to watch of course, and also this movie has no true representation of what slavery was truly like. I am thankful for the funny parts in the movie...cuz man oh man, otherwise I am not sure I would have lasted the entire 3 hours of the movie!

A message to my crafty friends & blogger friends...my online scrapbook group has been hopping the past 2 days. I challenged the group...to "Get that old thang back!!" In 2012 it seemed that we lost our mojo in getting crafty. Even some of my blogger friends kinda fell off! I miss yall, come back! Lets enjoy what we use to! There's a reason why we use to do what we did...why not continue what made us happy! Lets roll and do this! Lets get that old thang back!

Last but not least...the last 1st I did was I brought in the New Year in church. It was cool glad I went. There was fellowshipping, playing games, and finally ended with the message. I will be working on the message daily. Basically Pastor Woods, was speaking about letting the past be the past! Move forward! Can you imagine if God did not let the past be the past? What would that do for us??
So my message to you...LEAVE 2012 in the past...even 2003, 1999, the past is the past! LET IT GO! Lets move forward!

Holla!!!
Happy New Years!

Tricia

Ooops! I did it again! Retreat Recap

Dang...I know its been a minute...didn't realize it had been this long!

Well, I will hop back on my blog and get you caught up on what I am doin!
Just had a great weekend with 10 other ladies at a Scrap Retreat, it was awesome. When we get together we always have a great time! Tons of food, laughs, jokes etc. Getting a chance to bond with ladies that I haven't seen in months, but when we get together its like we never missed a beat! Shout out to Janice, Marie, Melissa, Rochelle, Wendy, Jennifer P., Beth, Christy, Kim and Aimee! had a great time ladies!

Here is a quick snapshot from my table...

It was COLD weekend, I tell you! It was also St. Pattys weekend. So...I did warn everyone that did not have on green was getting pinched! I had on green, as you can see the photo below.
Here is a peek of my new get down. I ordered this from some hardware website, the box is made by Plano...the top opens up, and then the second compartment opens up and has 3 drawers there. The bottom compartment is like a pull out compartment. Its on wheels and I like it, I think I like it more after using it the first time this past weekend. I had ordered it in November and finally altered it last week right before my retreat. I put Pink / Black Zebra print (duct tape) on the inside as well..., plastered some photos and bling on there as well...I'm pleased with the results. I had to Mod Podge the whole thing afterwards...

I wanted to give me sista from anotha mista a shout out! Miss Wendy Crafts...If you are into mixed media, I suggest you take a little visit over to her blog! She makes all kinds of cool stuff!

I couldn't believe she had me on the floor past 10pm on my knees looking through the oven door watchin her Shrinky Dinks Shrink! Just like a kid, the oohs and aaahs were flowing...lol..it was hilarious! So if you get a moment, please visit her blog and get inspired!

http://wendycrafts.blogspot.com/

100th Post & Scrappy Goods

Just noticed that THIS particular blog made its 100 posting mark...pretty cool beans!
I am thankful to have the followers I do have! Thank you for following my friends. I know alot of you may read and stop bye but not leave luvin! Which is OK! I see you peeking though! Thanks for stopping by though! I appreciate it!

On another note...I was doing my normal scroll through updated blogs and visited one of my very talented friends, Miss Rochelle Spears who just recently celebrated a Birthday!
Anyhow...what I am getting at is that she runs AWESOME monthly challenges and has great RAKS!

So if you are one of my scrappy friends please feel free to visit her blog and participate!

Follow her as well! Love her style! Miss her dearly since she moved to Vegas! Boo hoo!

Forgot How to Post

Hello World! I know I know, I suck at blogging lately! Blame it on that for letter word called life!

Alondra be talkin about me and my sporatic postings. Well I kissed the 30 day challenge bye bye as that should had been done maybe sometime in October 2011....oh well...lol. Sorry people, I'm a slacker I admit it.

So much has been goin on, good things and not so good things, but I am determined to have a better year than last! Thats for sure!

So far its starting off pretty cool...

I hope you get to enjoy reading more post!

Here & There

This week was a straight emotional week for a sista..

Had mediation again on Monday in court and that is never the business. But hey, I went in like a soldier and got it done. It was extremely awkward, but hey...it is what it is. I honestly cannot wait till all of this is over.


I had a very short week at work due to me not being there Monday, then on Wednesday I had an all day training and then Friday was our regular 9/80 work schedule. Being in the office for only 2 days last week was not the business at all. Alot of folks may think its awesome, but I am one to always think of the consequences to actions. Not to mention, I am off on Monday due to the holiday! I have a feeling my voicemail is probably at its capacity, my email has exceeded its limit and mail will be rollin in thick like morning fog...but its all good. It will be another week and I will make the very best of it.


My week came to an end and I must say, it was a very nice ending. =) All good really does come to those who wait huh? I am really anticipating some awesome things happening in my future and I am anticipating to see what God has in store for me! Yeah buddy!!!


I cropped today with a few of my WhoGivesaScrap friends at the monthly crop in Chino. I hooked up with my ace, Alondra Ladison and we really got down and dirty...literally...DIRTY! Kinda grimy! But hey its all good! We have been indulging in an art journal and trying new things. We have been working with all different types of elements that have been stashed away for years!!! I mean paint, paint brushes, modge podge, stamps, and all kind of stuff! We really been showin ourselves out! Holla! Thanks to my scrapper girlfriends Robin, Alondra and Melissa for contributing to the inspiration received within the past 4 weeks...xoxo

Anyway...here are a few pics of what I been doin...





Other than that I will leave you with some photos that I have taken recently during the past few weekends...

Pictures below are me and Bre playing miniature golf with the Jennifer Priest and her lovely fam that I love to pieces!

Bre & Mommy

Bre & Matthew bein silly!

Ok...in between catching up on Basketball Wives, Big Brother & Jersey Shore, this post has taken me about an hour...lol..more pics to be uploaded soon!

Layouts & Stuff

Greetings my friends...



Just a quick catch up since I have not been here in a minute...

Mom is still in the hospital, however, she should be getting released in the morning, I am prayin! Its been too long, and we all (Bre, Papa, Nalla and myself) missin her in this house like crazy!


Been a little tired lately just due to the emotional rollercoaster and runnin back and forth to the hospital.


However, I have had an opportunity to release some energy...I have been able to scrap on a few occasions and also had a GREAT time celebrating my bday with my loved ones!


Here are some recent layouts...

Pics of bday to be posted soon.. =)

Life

Man, I know it has been a minute since my last posting. Just when I think I am going to be good about posting I begin to slip up! My bad...for those that follow me.
Life just happens. I can't use the excuse of bein a single mommy all the time...cause that's actually the story of my life. Some have told me I need to slow down and I am doin too much. Well I think I have always lead a fast pace life, slowed down a little, but picked back up even more so after the separation mainly due to NOT wanting to be in the house and then sink into a woe is me type attitude. That happened in the beginning and that feeling is NOT the business!

So if ya know me, I am always doin somethin.
I have recently recognized that I say yes to people and events before checking my calendar for pre-existing commitments. Whoops...everything just sounds so good but I need to understand I just can't do everything. And before anything and anybody my priorities come first! Hello..lol.

I have a few things goin on right now...
- Tryna continue to get use to my new job duties and description
- Finalize my divorce
- Get my azz in shape, which includes somehow began eating healthier, and definitely workin out.
- Getting my passport together
- Looking forward to my 7 day cruise to the Caribbean in June
- Planned a Girls Weekend Getaway to Ensenada, Mexico
- Planning on attending 2 more scrapbook retreats
- Looking forward to participating in this book club I just joined
- Ima stop here...lol

Life is good. Gets better everyday...

I recently purchased 30 Day Shred by Jillian Micheals. She is nothin nice.
So wish me luck on that.

Recently went to Bostons (a local Pizzeria / Sports Bar) with some girlfriends / coworkers. We were celebrating a girlfriend getting a new job and moving on to the next phase in her life!

My bestie Rasheedah, myself, and Sista Janice

Me & Rasheedah

Suzette, Azeb, Myself, Rasheedah & Janice

Me & My Zebbie

Well folks this is about it for today...

Have a productive week!

XOXO

Tricia

Im Back In Business!

Sorry about that folks..my laptop was out of commission for a minute! Will return with somethin to share...I don't know what, but it will be something!

Who Me!? Sista got an Award!

Stylish Blogger Award...

My girl Elia, blessed me with this beautified Stylish Blogger Award! Thanks girlfriend. I met Elia over at Scrapbook.com and I thank God for him blessing me with our friendship. She is loving, kind, wears many hats, and keeps it REAL at all times! Did I mention how puurty she is? Love ya Girl! Please do me a favor and visit her blog and check out her amazing work!

This is a pay-it-forward style award. Here are the rules:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this.
2. Share 8 things about yourself
3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered (or not so recently)
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards.

Like to hear it' hear it go!
1. I am my mothers only child
2. After having my camera for about 6-7 years, I still don't know all the functions!
3. I can eat tacos almost everyday!
4. I am a magazine whore...
5. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to scrap with my sister friends
6. I LOVE all my members over at WhoGivesaScrap, some have been around for YEARS!
7. I just gave away TONS of scrapbook stuff...and feel good about it!
8. Me and my best friend have been best friends since Pre-School..xoxo

Here are the 8 bloggers I would like to share this award with (and it was so very hard to choose only eight):

Tanisha - Girl, Lemme Tell You...
Trina - Trina Makes Stuff
Essence - *Essence Vibez
Allie - Allies New Day
Tamika - Making Today Better Than Yesterday
Rochelle - Rochelle Spears
Brown English Muffin
Sassy Sasha

Ok! Ok! I admit it!!!

Ok so its true...I can't even lie! I have a PROBLEM with hoarding magazines. The first step is admitting right? Thank you! At least I am doin that much!

I am a magazine whore! Okay I said it! LOL!

I buy magazines with GREAT intentions, thinking I am gonna apply all these great articles and what ends up happening to them?
a.) They will end up in my bag I carry to work
b.) They end up by my bed side
c.) They end up under the bed
d.) Then because I may have to clean up really quick they end up in my magazine holder(s) that are overflowing.

I must do better in 2011!